i made this a couple months ago

but just added the collar recently because the neckline looked too plain. it's based off the built by wendy dress pattern, but i made a lot of changes to it.

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WendysWTN says:

It's really adorable - I want one! The collar looks really nice.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

le train fantôme says:

how gorgeous! Peter pan collars are my favourites!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ellybeth says:

Thank you! Now if I didn't have a complex about overdressing, i would wear this every day!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mizutamago says:

this is one of the prettiest dresses I have ever seen...so fricken cute!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ellybeth says:

thank you carolyn, you guys are all building my confidence!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

creativelittledaisy says:

It is beautiful and looks great on you!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

judith_fales says:

What material is this? You do such beautiful work - it is like wearable art.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

judith_fales says:

Ooh I just realized that my icon is a robot face..
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

wow Elly! how gorgeous and simple. man, i really need to hire you as my personal closet seamstress....do you take jobs like that?? i mean, i could get a really comfy closet for you to live in...where you could sew beautiful things all day long....

just kidding. you could have a house to live in.
but really...think about it.

:) haha. love ya.
keep on inspiring me with these beautiful clothes of yours!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

courtneysue75 says:

That turned out great!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ellybeth says:

thanks, thanks, thanks everyone! Susan -- of course i'd live in your closet... if that would get me canadian citizenship. And Judy, that's the striped camel colored linen you bought me for the japanese purse! I had just enough of it left over to make this dress, but barely squeaked out a collar because I really used every last bit!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Camo-mila says:

what a charming dress XD!!!
lovely~°
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

doug_fales says:

das my bitch yo!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

flinthills76 [deleted] says:

ha!! NICE comment dude!! I agree, sweet dress. Elly, any word on the western shirt?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lardawg says:

Yo thats my girl
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

wikstenmade says:

oh. my. god. this is hands-down the cutest dress i've ever seen. you're awesome. i just added you to my contacts list--i thought you already were one of my contacts. i can't figure that one out. how could i have not added you long ago?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

hanne:: says:

oh, both the dress and you look so beautiful!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ellybeth says:

thanks for the props, Jenny! that means a lot coming from you. also, i've actually had two experiences with having to re-add a contact because it didn't catch the first time (hanne being one of them). I'm just thrilled you added me all together. and thanks for the compliments too hanne, I LOVE YOUR PICTURES!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

string*THEORY says:

its really really amazing.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

erica_knits says:

That dress is exactly what I have been looking for!! wow! You did an amazing job. I just love it.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

sarah/havens says:

The dress is great - I have been living in a couple that are pretty similar all summer long. And don't sweat overdressing - please! A little cardigan and some flats would make this perfect for anything. ;)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

the mayfly says:

I LOVE it too.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

simply photo says:

wow, amazing work. i love the color too!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

sjwhidden says:

so sweet
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Amy.Ng says:

Love the dress and the details--everything looks so exquisite!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

zeospike says:

The collar is perfect. A perfect go anywhere dress!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mirandaceleste says:

lovely!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

sew liberated says:

oooh! What an inspiration! Which of the patterns is it based on? I'm thinking about going on a BBW pattern shopping spree, after seeing all of your interpretations!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ellybeth says:

thank you everyone! i guess i've been a little behind lately... this is based off of simplicity 3964. i really like wendy's patterns, so i think it's worth buying them.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gardenhouse says:

This dress is amazing! Perfectly understated. Throw a thermal on under it and wear it in the fall and winter. So fabulous!!
And a note to all of you thinking about going out and buying all the Built by Wendy patterns--- they are on sale at joann fabrics for .99 right now!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ellybeth says:

thank you! also, aren't joann's pattern sales the best? that's how i built up my wendy pattern collection.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

rebecca_lady says:

wow, this is so so so pretty. i was thinking about a peter pan collar and that pattern. i saw a girl with something like that except the collar was backwards with really pretty buttons down the back. i wish to replicate it! yours is so inspiring :D
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

anroroju says:

Precioso y sencillo!!!
:))
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

creature of habit says:

wonderful neckline... I love it!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

HAPPYCHAN says:

its so lovely!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nab . says:

cute! :)
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

jenni waterloo says:

I have a major crush on Peter Pan collars.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

mama-pan says:

oh, this is great. I just sewed from my first BBW pattern, the Simplicity 3835 dress--but I think this pattern (think I've seen it around but forget the number... ) would be more flattering, perhaps. Love your alterations and fabric choice!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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